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Screenwriting FAQ

Should you mention personal experiences that relate to your screenplay in the query letter?

I got this question recently: “I’ve written two screenplays. One is a stoner/office comedy derived from my own experiences but with a fictional storyline, and the other is a drama/dark…

Screenwriting FAQ

Cheapest way to access the Hollywood Creative Directory

I mention The Hollywood Creative Directory quite often in my posts. It’s a great source of contact information for nearly every production company in the United States. You can buy…

Screenwriting FAQ

Will you read my script?

I get this question quite often: “Will you read my script?” I simply don’t have time to read people’s scripts. I get the sense from a lot of people who…

Screenwriting FAQ

Should you set up a website for your screenplay project?

I got this question recently: “Would you advise I buy the domain name for one of the scripts that I’m polishing right now, a contained thriller. I will give it…

Screenwriting FAQ

How long should it take to write a script?

I got this question recently: “How long should it take me to write a script?” This really varies from writer to writer and depends a lot on how much time…

Screenwriting FAQ

How to decide if you should option your screenplay to a producer

There’s not an easy “right” answer to this question but there are some factors to consider. I think to turn down an option purely because you want to find someone…

Screenwriting FAQ

How to market your script when you have no money

I got an email from an aspiring screenwriter that went something like this: Question: What else can I possibly do to get my script sold? Here’s what I’ve done so…

Screenwriting FAQ

How long does it take to sell a script

I got this question recently and I wanted to make sure that people who were thinking about getting involved with screenwriting didn’t have this same fantasy. Question: Is my, I…

Screenwriting FAQ

As a screenwriter should you use a pseudonym?

I’ve gotten this question quite a bit recently: “should I use a pseudonym?” I can’t think of many good reasons to use a pseudonym. I suppose you could make a…

Screenwriting FAQ

How to create an original television series (breaking into television writing)

I’ve gotten this question many times over the last couple of months: “I have a great idea for an original television series. How can I sell it to a television…

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